Madison, WI (Sept. 3, 2024) - Site Selection Magazine announced for the sixth consecutive year that Alliant Energy has earned their Top Utility in Economic Development honor. The annual list recognizes the company for its contributions to local community development and job creation.
In its September issue, Site Selection credits Alliant Energy’s economic development team, in collaboration with local, regional and state economic development partners in Iowa and Wisconsin, for delivering nearly $3.5 billion in new capital investment and creating more than 4,101 new jobs in 2023.
Alliant Energy is one of 21 companies nationally named to the list and the only one in Iowa and Wisconsin. In all, there are 3,300 utility companies, including 900 electric cooperatives, in the United States.
“Alliant Energy is proud to be honored as a top utility in economic development for the sixth consecutive year,” said Lisa Barton, President and CEO of Alliant Energy. “Economic development work is a team effort and vital to grow the communities we serve. We appreciate each of our partners and their critical collaboration. These efforts support our purpose driven strategy to build stronger communities and serve customers.”
The 2023 projects included 69 industrial wins across the 1,300-plus communities Alliant Energy serves. Machine manufacturing and other manufacturing accounted for the largest type of projects.
Wisconsin Partners:
“Nemak appreciates Alliant Energy’s partnership and support for our company growth needs. Their commitment to economic development helps businesses continue to grow and succeed in the state of Wisconsin,” said Dan Nack, facility expansion manager for Nemak.
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to 1 million electric and 425,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy's mission is to deliver energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) are Alliant Energy's two public energy companies. Alliant Energy is a component of Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index and the S&P 500. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow Alliant Energy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.